Do empathy and oxytocin predict responsiveness to a crying infant simulator in expecting and non-expecting couples? A multilevel study

IF 3.3 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL

Attachment & Human Development Pub Date : 2022-04-19 DOI:10.1080/14616734.2022.2063911

M. Kázmierczak, Marinus H. van IJzendoorn, M. Bakermans-Kranenburg

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Infant crying is a strong emotional stimulus that elicits caregiving responses in adults. Here we examine the role of empathy (measured with the Polish version of Interpersonal Reactivity Index) and salivary oxytocin in modulating sensitive responsiveness to a crying infant simulator in two groups of heterosexual couples: 111 expecting or 110 not expecting a baby. Sensitive responsiveness was observed during a standardized procedure using the Ainsworth Sensitivity Scale while participants took care of the infant simulator, both individually and as a couple. Other-oriented empathy predicted elevated levels of individual but not couple sensitive responsiveness. More OT reactivity to crying predicted less responsiveness in non-expecting couples, which might be explained by their stronger focus on task performance. This study uniquely combined hormonal, observational and self-report measures in couples, and showed that personality and hormonal correlates of sensitive responsiveness might be studied before the child’s birth with the use of infant simulators.

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同理心和催产素能预测孕妇和非孕妇对啼哭婴儿模拟器的反应吗?多层次研究

摘要婴儿哭闹是一种强烈的情绪刺激，会引起成年人的照顾反应。在这里，我们研究了移情（用波兰语版的人际反应指数测量）和唾液催产素在调节两组异性恋夫妇对哭闹婴儿模拟器的敏感反应中的作用：111对正在怀孕或110对没有怀孕。在使用安斯沃思敏感性量表的标准化程序中观察到敏感性反应，同时参与者单独或作为一对夫妇照顾婴儿模拟器。其他取向的移情预测了个体反应水平的提高，但对伴侣反应不敏感。更多的OT对哭泣的反应预示着非预期夫妇的反应更少，这可能是因为他们更注重任务表现。这项研究独特地结合了夫妇中的激素、观察和自我报告测量，并表明可以在孩子出生前使用婴儿模拟器研究敏感反应的个性和激素相关性。

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Attachment & Human Development PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-

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7.00

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6.20%

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期刊介绍： Attachment & Human Development is the leading forum for the presentation of empirical research, reviews and clinical case studies that reflect contemporary advances in attachment theory and research. The journal addresses the growing demand from the domains of psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy and related disciplines including nursing and social work, for a clear presentation of ideas, methods and research based on attachment theory.